Newmar Essex Class A Motorhome: Steering

Affects Newmar Essex Class A Motorhome · 2021 — about 1 vehicles.

The hazard

Issue: On one motorhome built on a Spartan chassis, a defect in the power steering pump could cause it to fail. If this happens, there could be a loss of power steering assist. Safety Risk: A loss of power steering assist may result in a sudden increase in steering effort, especially at low speeds. This could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Newmar will notify the owner by mail and instruct them to take their motorhome to an authorized Shyft Group Inc. repair facility to replace the power steering pump.

What to do

Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational